- Municipal and Organizational Support for Agriculture: The Ingquza Hill Local Municipality, WARD, and the Department of Agriculture collaborated to promote local farming initiatives aimed at fostering economic growth.
- Community Engagement and Support for Farmers: Ms. Poswa, an elderly farmer in Ngqwabeni, received seedlings, groceries, and practical assistance, highlighting grassroots support to sustain agricultural livelihoods.
- Promotion of Farming as a Source of Economic Development: A farming dialogue at Bonginkosi Nongoma Community Hall emphasized transforming agriculture into a means for job creation and new business opportunities.
The Ingquza Hill Local Municipality, alongside Women in Agriculture and Rural Development (WARD) and the Department of Agriculture, advanced local farming initiatives with a strong focus on economic growth.
Ms. Poswa, an elderly resident of Ngqwabeni in Ward 07, Flagstaff, who is deeply committed to agricultural work. She was presented with seedlings, groceries, and hands-on assistance. While some participants worked the soil in her garden, others helped fence the area. Ward councillor Mr. Nontswabu also joined in. Grateful for the support, Ms. Poswa expressed her joy, saying her garden lifts her spirits and promising to nurture the seedlings until they produce food.
Later, the delegation moved to Bonginkosi Nongoma Community Hall in Ward 04 for a farming dialogue aimed at enhancing agricultural practices to strengthen the local economy. The discussions focused on turning farming into a driver for job creation and business opportunities.
Presentations were delivered by the Ingquza Hill Local Municipality LED Office, the Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency (ECRDA), Ntinga O.R. Tambo Development Agency, PANNAR, and Grain SA. Local farmers received clear responses to their questions, equipping them with knowledge to improve production and contribute to sustainable economic development.
